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Specialised housing: a home, not an institution
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Most people never think about how a hallway, a fence, a doorway, or a light fitting can influence someone's wellbeing. But for people living with dementia, those small design decisions can make the difference between feeling anxious and feeling at home. Ron Choi and Andrew Mantoufeh from Clover Homes discuss how they're delivering award-winning specialised housing that balances complex compliance requirements with thoughtful, human-centred design.
Their Thornleigh Group Home for dementia patients won 2025 Specialised Home of the Year. It was carefully designed to feel warm, familiar and residential while meeting the accessibility, fire safety and operational requirements of Class 3 buildings. They also share what every residential builder can learn from specialised housing, from designing for ageing in place and multigenerational living to creating homes that better support independence, dignity and quality of life as Australia's population continues to age.
When someone needs extra care, they don't have to move into a larger institutional organisation. They can stay within their community.Andrew Mantoufeh, Clover Homes
About Ron and Andrew
Ron Choi and Andrew Mantoufeh are Directors at Clover Homes, specialists in accessible and dementia-focused housing. Their award-winning group home projects balance complex compliance requirements with thoughtful, human-centred design that prioritises comfort, safety and dignity. With extensive experience delivering Class 3 specialised housing, they bring valuable insight into the future of accessible residential construction and ageing-in-place design in Australia.
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